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The 5 reasons I fly microlights 

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In this video I go over the five reasons why I took up flying microlights here in Scotland.
While flying around the East Lothian countryside, I also drop in on the new Dunbar statue, Dunbear (unconfirmed name at the moment) which was designed by Andy Scott of Kelpies fame.
Enjoy the scenery and of course, please do take a moment to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the channel.
Here's a list of all the equipment I use to produce this channel and while flying:
GoPro Hero 7 Black = amzn.to/2KDBdDi
GoPro Here 4 - amzn.to/3aL5V81
Campark Action Camera - amzn.to/3hmqGrV
GoPro Mic Adapter - amzn.to/3mSmRMr
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Комментарии : 64   
@Noiceman1
@Noiceman1 2 года назад
You know, I've always wanted to learn to fly, and then a couple of weeks ago, I had a dream where I was flying in a microlight. Well that dream has stayed with me, and I can't shrug it! I need to get into this!!
@GMApostol
@GMApostol Год назад
Hang gliding is affordable and no rules.
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK Год назад
Very true. All types of flying have their pros and cons though, and for me having 100 horses behind me means I can fly cross-country (as in hundreds of miles), and have all my camping stuff with me! :) Hang gliding I'd love to try sometime though.
@waynemorash2884
@waynemorash2884 Год назад
Tucker gotta has amazing video best in the sport
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK 9 месяцев назад
He certainly is king of the sports aviation vlogging community!
@ananda_miaoyin
@ananda_miaoyin 3 года назад
Dude, you kick ass. I took up singing a few years ago as a change of life's pace and am now getting into aviation as well! The good thing about the US, is that we need no certified training or licensure for this type of aircraft! Good times await. Greetings from California.
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK 3 года назад
Thanks Anada! Keep safe and well!!
@flybe146
@flybe146 4 года назад
Well matey, you have definitely got my subscription - that was totally awesome, I need your videos to remind me why I need to get healthy, lose weight and get back to flying once again - fantastic stuff, really enjoyed that.
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK 4 года назад
More videos coming soon... something to do during the lockdown ;)
@bruamc
@bruamc 7 месяцев назад
Nice video and channel!! Wish you great flights from Brazil
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK 7 месяцев назад
Thank you! 🙏
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK 3 года назад
* *** Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE * * If you enjoyed this video, it would be really awesome if you could LIKE it and, hey... why not SUBSCRIBE as well!? I'm planning on releasing a video each week, so by subscribing you'll be sure not to miss anything I release!
@michaelfawcett7843
@michaelfawcett7843 2 года назад
member of my family was in ww 2 flying spits me sadly in a wheelchair ,, that looks awesome keep the fire burning my frend
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK 8 месяцев назад
Look up David Sykes. He's an inspiration to us Flexwingers... an incredibly nice guy and flies a modified Quik which he carries his chair in the back! He's also flown all the way from England to Sydney... incredible guy!
@georgeross9834
@georgeross9834 2 года назад
Yea I fly microlights since 1982 many happy times in Bloemfontein in gliding club . Thanks
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK Год назад
Thanks for watching! I've been to Bloem a few times (I grew up in Roodepoort!)
@MrAlwaysBlue
@MrAlwaysBlue 3 года назад
I qualified on fixed wing microlights a couple of years ago. After many years getting cold and wet on motor bikes I didn't fancy it again in a flex wing!
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK 3 года назад
It’s a hazard of flex flying that’s for sure! The only saving grace is that once you’re up, it’s easy to see the rain dumps and avoid them! 👍🏻
@MichaelPunzalan
@MichaelPunzalan 2 года назад
Watching this from the Philippines, great video hope to fly as well when the right time comes.
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK 8 месяцев назад
Thanks Michael! Hope you're keeping well.
@RaskalinoH4tesHoomans4425
@RaskalinoH4tesHoomans4425 4 года назад
Will start at the end of august. Can't wait :D
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK 3 года назад
Did you manage to start your lessons?
@combatwombat71
@combatwombat71 4 года назад
I'm watching the weather with trepidation - this coming Monday 30th Dec might be my first flying day since Sept! I'm foul of the 90 day rule at the moment! Nice video, good footage. Happy Landings from G-MYZL.
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK 4 года назад
I’ve got my eyes on the 31st at the moment. This has been a rancid few days for flying!!!!
@johnling4299
@johnling4299 3 года назад
great video, I fly a paramotor after starting off with paragliding, interesting you watch ppg videos as I watch microlight ones. I think the uk weather has much to do with my progression throught the aircraft types, microlight is my next step as opportunity to fly is greater. Im starting training in new year cant wait. although I think a flexwing will be my financial limit. But to me, open cockpit flying is the only wayand the most exhilarating. looking out of a window is not for me. Im subbed, looking forward to more videos, nice work!
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK 3 года назад
Hey! Thanks for the sub Billy! Open cockpit flying is just simply the best and I wouldn’t have it any other way! Keep safe and well!
@MJ-vt8sj
@MJ-vt8sj 4 года назад
Enjoyable video!
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK 3 года назад
Glad you enjoyed it!
@dickyboy1102
@dickyboy1102 4 года назад
Once I get thought my paragliding course and move onto the paramotor this year I'll pop up and join you for a flight someday. I work at muirfield golfcourse and often see you flying by.training has been slow due to the Scottish weather.
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK 4 года назад
Great stuff! Yeah, the weather has been a bit dreadful the past few days. There were a few guys up today though, so not completely written off. I wasn't up... some maintenance required on the plane. Video to follow..... :)
@mile-high
@mile-high 2 года назад
Great video... thanks for sharing your thoughts... Greetings from Sweden
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK Год назад
Thanks for watching! :)
@StevenShulman
@StevenShulman 4 года назад
Awesome video! Really great to hear you started out in South Africa! I am flying microlight for about a year now in SA. And i just love going up in the mornings or afternoons. And the scenery where i am is absolutely amazing. Like you will see on my channel. Def subbing!
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK 3 года назад
Thanks!
@patrickmckowen2999
@patrickmckowen2999 4 года назад
Good vid 👍 Cheers
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK 4 года назад
Thanks 👍
@martinpolach1330
@martinpolach1330 6 месяцев назад
Thanks for the video but please put the go pro on your chest it is somewhat disconcerting ..the constant s2aying back and forth as you turn your head .
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK 6 месяцев назад
Hi Martin, Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately I can't put the camera on my chest for safety reasons. The setup I use also pushes the audio from everything I record up through my helmet and into that camera. My more recent videos use more than one camera as well... in fact, I'm now using 5 separate cameras, all recording my flights for you to enjoy... so the head cam is only 20% of the footage! I hope you enjoy those videos a little more! Keep well! G
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
Nice video and wonderful views. There are only a few similarities between paramotoring and flexwing flying, in my opinion, as I do both; there are more differences. Commonalities are more down to airmanship. Yes, Tucker is the global sensation when it comes to paramotoring but unfortunately he is having a slight negative effect on the UK fliers. They all want the next hot ship and fly down low. I've found more people quoting FAR 103 than the ANO, which they have no clue about. You are a trained pilot, sat exams, tested etc. Most paramotorist don't have to and don't want to conform, its all about the 'Freedom of the skies man'..... Keep the videos coming. Lets hope 2020 has better weather for us all. I want to get my PeaPee out on some long XC flights.
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK 4 года назад
Let’s hope 2020 is a good year of decent weather indeed. Who knows.... perhaps we’ll bump into one another on a XC sometime. Hopefully in your PeaBee.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 4 года назад
@@CentreofGravityUK I just need to get the weather and have the grass strip dry a little. I need a few more flights to get my Hang glider Pilot rating back, then I can leave the airstrip. I can do this on my paramotor, just no the PeaBee... Yet.
@TheCryptKeeper8
@TheCryptKeeper8 3 года назад
Now i now it's called king swing, I'm going to sign myself up somewhere.
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK 3 года назад
Enjoy it!
@grahamesmith5523
@grahamesmith5523 3 года назад
Brilliant ! I run the photography studio in Dunbar and a qualified drone pilot. Do drones as I’m too scared to try ML ! Great videos.
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK 3 года назад
Thanks for the comment Grahame. Drones scare me... in 'unqualified' hands... so I guess we both have our fears. Thanks for the sub :)
@grahamesmith5523
@grahamesmith5523 3 года назад
@@CentreofGravityUK I hear you. Drones were always going to cause havoc in those first few years. Here’s hoping the new regs keep things safe.
@mash988
@mash988 2 года назад
Nice one boet! Agree with you on the reasons, same here! I fly out of FATZ (Tzaneen) in a Raptor 582 and loving my journey...would like to get an instructors rating at some point which opens a door to earn a bit of extra cash WHILE indulging in such a brilliant activity! We decided to move to Scotland last year but put things on hold due to the ramifications of C19, linked to my safari business which died overnight! How are you finding living in "Sunny Dunny", Scotland, and the UK in general? A bit off-subject I know, but perhaps other safes might be interested. Safe flying!
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK 8 месяцев назад
Hi there Mash988... did you make it to Scotland or still back in Tzaneen? I'm from Roodepoort originally. Hope you're well.
@mash988
@mash988 8 месяцев назад
@@CentreofGravityUK Hi there, thanks for the reply. Still based in Haenertsburg, Trike in Tzaneen...planning on moving her closer to home because she's just too far away to fly as regularly as I would like to! Hope that'll happen in the next month or so. Various reasons we canned to move to Scotland...still, one of our favourite places to visit! All the best!
@khruangbinls187
@khruangbinls187 3 года назад
Good video mate, I love the fact that you grew up in SA. I've been planning on getting into microlight flying and buying one, but I keep stressing about what fuel they use? Can you help?
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK 3 года назад
We use standard unleaded. Not the rubbish watered down stuff from supermarket forecourts, but decent stuff from dedicated fuel stations.
@khruangbinls187
@khruangbinls187 3 года назад
@@CentreofGravityUK thanks so much for reaching out...oh so I can use unleaded 93 or 95?
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK 3 года назад
@@khruangbinls187 Check the engine first.. they can and do differ depending on what you have.
@khruangbinls187
@khruangbinls187 3 года назад
@@CentreofGravityUK Hi once again, can microlight fixed wing hours count towards PPL?
@hameedullahjasat2560
@hameedullahjasat2560 3 года назад
I am from Zimbabwe, do you know where I can purchase a second hand microlight from SA
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK 3 года назад
Sorry, I’m not really sure. I guess Google might point you in the right direction. Happy flying!
@edgars00789
@edgars00789 2 года назад
I wish I could own one of these microlight aircraft
@edgars00789
@edgars00789 2 года назад
I wish I had the money to afford a microlight aircraft
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK Год назад
Check out AFORS and it's also worth looking into the many new ultralights on the market - the Raptor is going to seriously change the way people get into Flexwings!
@skybanjo3603
@skybanjo3603 Год назад
Hey uncle!
@CentreofGravityUK
@CentreofGravityUK Год назад
Hey Doug! 👍🏻
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